- Scope 3 emissions represent a majority of GHG footprint
- Indirect emissions from the inputs and manufacturing of our products
- Overall PG&S emissions increased due to increased capital investments
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 57.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 12.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 45.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.5M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
57.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
23% of total energy use
of total energy
Energy Use
206.6M kWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 45.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.5M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 57.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage per jean by 36% in 2021 (meeting goal two years early)
- Reached 23% renewable energy in 2022
- Reached an overall recycling rate of 64% in 2022 (exceeding goal one year early)
- Reduced water usage by 38% in 2022
- Reduced carbon emissions 31% from baseline in 2022
- Recycled 64% of water in denim laundries in 2022 (exceeding goal of 50% recycled water by 2023)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use per jean by 50% by 2025
- Recycle 70% of total water used in denim laundries by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040 in AEO’s manufacturing
- Reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions 80% by 2030
- Secure renewable energy for 100% of electrical power demand for owned and operated facilities by 2030
- Reduce virgin plastic by 50% and reduce total plastic footprint by 30% by 2028
- Use sustainable sources for 75% of all fibers by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Planet (Environment)People (Social)Practices (Governance)